Elaaden

“Make no mistake — this is a one-way trip.” — Spoilers for Mass Effect: Andromeda follow.

Location: Andromeda / Heleus Cluster / Zaubray System / Unnamed Gas Giant (Zaubray)

Description

Nonviable

A moistureless, sweltering landscape covered by a large number of cover-subsistence sinkholes, Elaaden still supports life to a limited degree. The fledgling krogan colony of New Tuchanka is here, along with what appear to be abandoned mining facilities, scattered outposts and camps.

Temperature range is 52C to 99C. Exposure to direct sunlight is not recommended.

Viable

The activated Remnant vault has increased the presence of cloud-forming particulates in Elaaden's sky. Though the moon is still brutally hot, moisture levels have noticeably risen, increasing ambient humidity and the likelihood of rain. The Nexus scientists advise that the inhabitants of Elaaden, once starved for water, should prepare for flash floods.

If Pathfinder Ryder gave the Remnant drive core to Nakmor Morda:
A sweltering landscape with rising humidity, Elaaden is home to the outpost New Tuchanka, which is a cooperative venture between the Initiative and the krogan colony. (Founded by Nakmor Morda, Pathfinder Ryder; Mayor Kariste Archana elected.)

Codex Entry

Initial Entry

Elaaden is the scorching desert moon of a gas giant. Identified on Initiative charts as Habitat 2, Elaaden was considered a "golden world," despite its harsh conditions, because of the moon's vast mineral wealth. Tidal gravitational effects cause plumes of sodium silicate to erupt from Elaaden's core, depositing unusually pure silicon sand across the surface—invaluable for manufacturing high-performance computer hardware.

Orbital surveys show that contrary to projections, Elaaden is almost devoid of water vapor, making long-term settlement or mining efforts unlikely. Those who live on Elaaden face a constant struggle for survival. Able to thrive in environments that would kill most organic species in days, the krogan who departed the Nexus have established a colony on Elaaden and defend their sovereignty fiercely. The Nexus advises travelers to avoid Elaaden if possible.

Elaaden Outpost Established

After the gift of a valuable Remnant drive core, the krogan colony of New Tuchanka is now allied with the Initiative. Overlord Morda shares leadership with the Initiative's assigned representative, Kariste Archana. The Nexus is gathering a negotiation team to draw up mineral and water claims on Elaaden. There is no data on whom the krogan are choosing as negotiators.

Elaaden Vault Activated

The activated Remnant vault has increased the presence of cloud-forming particulates in Elaaden's sky. Though the moon is still brutally hot, moisture levels have noticeably risen, increasing ambient humidity and the likelihood of rain. The Nexus scientists advise that the inhabitants of Elaaden, once starved for water, should prepare for flash floods.

Points of Interest

Name	Description	Associated Missions
Gehenna Valley	Central southern valley dominated with hoodoo and remnant structures.	Architect on Elaaden Dissension in the Ranks Ryder Family Secrets Water Supply
Hell's Promise	Northwestern region with expansive sand dunes and a large Remnant Derelict.	Investigate Remnant Derelict Search for the Stolen Remnant Drive Core Task: Hitting Rocks for Science Truth and Trespass
Languish	Central northern valley with Remnant structures.	Architect on Elaaden Rising Tensions Ryder Family Secrets Save Dr. Okeer's Krogan Research Search for the Stolen Remnant Drive Core Taming a Desert Task: Boosting the Signal Task: Cultivation Task: Little Mouse
New Tuchanka	A thriving colony founded by the Nexus krogan and ruled by Overlord Nakmor Morda. Adjacent to the chosen site of the Nexus Elaaden Outpost.	Architect on Elaaden Liam Kosta: Outpost Worlds Nakmor Drack: A Future for our People Parlay with the Krogan Rising Tensions Save Dr. Okeer's Krogan Research Search for the Stolen Remnant Drive Core Settling Elaaden Task: A Flower for Kesh Task: Boosting the Signal The Flophouse The Search for Ljeta
Paradise Sands	A desert plain pocked with sinkholes that covers the southern region. The Paradise is located in the southeastern region.	Aspirations Dismantled Hard Luck Peebee: Reclaiming Poc Taming a Desert Task: An Exile Raid Task: Remnant Data Cores Task: Volatile The Rebel
Scavenger Flophouse ("Misery")	A base located in a large canyon used as shelter used by scavengers and gangs roving Elaaden's deserts.	Crisis Response Settling Elaaden The Flophouse Water Supply
Sea of Ataraxia	A vast area of sand dunes that covers large portions of the eastern, northeastern, and western regions.	Aspirations Crisis Response Forgotten History Out of Gas Search for the Stolen Remnant Drive Core Taming a Desert Task: An Exile Raid Task: Cache Flow Task: Cultivation Task: Hitting Rocks for Science Task: Infection The Rebel Turian Ark: Lost But Not Forgotten Water Supply
The Paradise	A small trading post in the southeast and the supplier of practically all of Elaaden's water.	Conflict in the Colony Elaaden: A New World Gray Matter Task: Augmentation Crafting The Mind of An Exile The Rebel The Search for Ljeta Water Supply

Missions

The following Priority Ops missions take place or are acquired on Elaaden:

Elaaden: A New World

The following Allies and Relationships missions take place or are acquired on Elaaden:

The following Heleus Assignments missions take place or are acquired on Elaaden:

The following Additional Tasks take place or are acquired on Elaaden:

Anomaly

Architect Husk: Elaaden

Note: This anomaly is available after completing Architect on Elaaden.
DATA:
Classification: Enemy (decommissioned)
Origin: Andromeda (Elaaden)

ANALYSIS:
This Remnant Architect's programming directives have been interrupted. It is in an orbital standby mode and remains tethered to its home planet Elaaden. From this unique vantage point, it's clear that the extreme heat of the planet had begun to degrade (i.e. fry) vital systems. Many systems seem to be incorrectly pinging "all clear".

Awards +50 when scanned.

Mineral Deposits

Environmental Information

Main article: Hazard

Elaaden is desert world with scorching levels of heat prior to activation of the planet's vault. All areas not in constant deep shade or indoors pose an environmental hazard to personnel and vehicles.

SAFE CONDITION - TEMPERATURE 39.96°C
Hazard Level 1 - TEMPERATURE 50.98°C
Hazard Level 3 - TEMPERATURE 69.22°C
Hazard Level 4 - TEMPERATURE 1,231.97°C

Trivia

Ataraxia, in ancient Greek philosophy, is a mental state of equanimity or tranquility.